Hand-painted baseball bats

A Winona, Minnesota, company crafts solid ash bats with graphic, often historical motifs drawn from Midwest icons such as the Chicago city flag or Jackie Robinson’s first pro team, the Kansas City Monarchs. From $195; for 15% off, use code MWL15 (pillboxbatco.com).

Hell Fire Detroit

More like a spicy relish than watery hot sauce, each bottle includes chile peppers fire-roasted in small batches. Order a “hot box” to experience the range of options, from mild Poblano to tear-inducing Habanero. Starting at $9 per bottle (hellfiredetroit.com)

Takara™ bottle rest

Perfect for your eco-conscious, wine-loving friend. Indonesian craftsmen use stumps leftover from the logging industry to make this bottle rest for an Illinois-based company. $28.50 (shop.designideas.net).

Double Take Salsa

The fresh ingredients in Bernie Dahlin’s Minnesota-made craft salsas give them complex flavors and plenty of heft. We love “El Jefe,” which incorporates Hatch chiles smoked over an open fire, but the sampler pack will let you try them all, plus the Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce. $49.95; for free shipping, use code MWLFS (doubletakesalsa.com)